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Check Out AREAA’s 2020 State of Asia America Report

Our industry partner, the Asian Real Estate Association of America’s (AREAA), has released its annual State of Asia America report. This report provides a snapshot of what homeownership looks like […]

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Illinois Extends Eviction Moratorium Until November 14

Governor Pritzker announced on Friday, October 16 that the eviction moratorium would be extended another month until November 14. The original moratorium was set in March at the beginning of […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Erik Schwab, 2020-2021 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair Erik Schwab, […]

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New, Simpler Form Available for PPP Forgiveness

It is now easier than ever for REALTORS® to receive forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Those who borrowed $50,000 or less can fill out the new SBA […]

Autumn 2020 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice.  You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]

There’s No Place Like Home, But How Has Home Changed Since COVID-19?

  Since the beginning of March, most people have been spending more time in their homes than ever before. Although some of us may have since returned to work, others […]

A Guide to Short Sales & Foreclosure Transactions

By: Furhad Waquad, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, SFR, Real Estate One (Bloomfield, MI) Today, the V-shaped recovery continues for the housing market. Home sales jumped a record 21% throughout the […]

Autumn 2020: Government Affairs Update

The REALTOR® “R” stands for so much, including resiliency, reliability and responsibility. One of the most important ways to be responsible is to demonstrate civic responsibility. Democracy is a verb. […]

Welcome to Ashburn

The “sh” in Ashburn is appropriate — Ashburn is one of Chicago’s neighborhoods that has been a well kept secret to almost everyone but those who live there. When you […]

How to Leverage Search Marketing Tactics for Real Estate

By: Izabelle Hundrev, Content Writer, Directive As a growing number of real estate clients rely on digital resources to buy or list their homes, it’s becoming increasingly important for REALTORS® […]

How to Navigate Multiple Offers

By: Lyle Harlow, Kale Realty While multiple offers are glamorized on reality television as something every seller’s agent dreams of, in the real world they are difficult to handle and […]

Finding Your Why: How to Create A Successful and Authentic Online Brand Presence

By: Aly Nauta, Connective Consulting Building a personal brand changed my life. Three years ago, after a damaging relationship turned into a divorce, I found myself trading in luxury living […]